This is intended to be carried in the pocket, and its size should be
governed by its use. Avoid rectangles which approximate the square,
but choose rather such proportions as 2 × 3 or 2½ × 4. As in A, make
working drawings for the three pieces. If desired, the first drawing
may be of the completed face. (See Plate XII.) Lay out and cut all
parts.
[Illustration: PLATE XII. A front view of the memorandum pad accurately
drawn to show proportions; also drawings of the vellum coverings.]
On the front piece of vellum lay the newsboard as in A, and draw around
it. From the corners indicated by the pencil lines measure equal
distances along adjacent lines, and connect the points by straight
lines. Be careful not to make these lines too near the corners, ¾ of an
inch to 1 inch being a good measurement for a small pad. Cut on these
lines with a sharp knife, or folding the ends of the line together, cut
along the line with scissors.
Apply paste to the front piece, being careful not to paste outside
the slanting lines at the corners, for this space should be left free
to hold the sheets of paper. One way to protect these corners is to
insert a piece of newsboard or paper in the slits, from the right side
of the vellum, so that the corners on the wrong side are covered. The
paste may then be applied with freedom. Remove the protecting piece
of newsboard and paste the vellum to the foundation. Finish as in A
without the hanger, or, if desired, add pencil holder as in B. Cut
several sheets of white paper ⅛ of an inch smaller than the newsboard,
and, when the paste is thoroughly dry, insert them in the slits.